using Cherry wood for handles

[Traditionalfirst]

I have a question, is cherry good enough to use in the fades of a laminated bow? I have some that is 1" thick x6"x48",may use some in an all wood longbow also. What do you fellers think?

Joe

[Crimson mist]

I use cherry all the time to make long and flat bows and benefits from a light backing like linen. If the wood is quarter sawn you should have no problems with the fades

[Traditionalfirst]

Thank you, yes it is quarter sawn. I'll keep you all posted on how it goes.